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Battery maker TIES unveils new cells to leapfrog solid-state bottlenecks

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The global race to build better batteries for electric cars took a surprising but highly practical turn. Many automotive companies promise that pure solid-state batteries are just around the corner, but the actual market reality is a little bit more complicated. At the 2026 Tianmu Lake New Electrochemical Energy Storage Technology Seminar, a key battery supplier partner for the Chinese… Read more…

Mercedes VLE first drive: Luxury electric travel with 800-volt technology and open windows

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Mercedes is shedding its van image. The VLE takes centre stage as an all-electric luxury people mover with seating for up to eight passengers. Our first drive through the mountains around Bilbao and the narrow streets of the northern Spanish industrial and port city revealed whether the concept delivers. Along the way, we experienced several technical highlights – and even developed a fondness for the rear-axle steering.

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